Here Are the Most Expensive Days to Fly in 2018

It’s never too early to start planning your next vacation. (Yes, we know it’s January.) But a strict travel budget can put a damper on your best-laid plans. Thankfully, you don’t have to sacrifice experiences for expenses, or vice versa. In addition to these proven tricks to travel cheap, knowing when to not to fly can be a superb money-saver.

Fortunately for jet-setters looking to escape the chilly weather, it will be super cheap to travel between Jan. 9 until the end of March. There are some exceptions, though. Try to avoid booking a trip over the weekends of February 15 to 17, as well as March 10 to 11. Both are popular travel dates, thanks to President’s Day and academic spring breaks.

You might want to rethink your beach vacation, too. The rush of summer travelers will boost airfare prices between June 22 and August 27. As for travelers planning a European getaway, consider waiting to fly out until September 9, when fares drop significantly.